From: tdhall40>
Sent: Sunday, March 13, 2022 5:04 PM
To: Shelly Levine <slevine@wdains.com>
Subject: Kudos to Mandy

I have been a customer of Mandy via of Watson, Dawson and Associates for over 10 years shopping for car insurance coverage and now homeowner's insurance.  Mandy is always efficient, productive, and able to problem issues that arise.  She possess a pleasant personality, and exhibits an eagerness to give assistance as quickly as possible, no matter what's going on in the world including the pandemic.  Mandy excels at what she does and has excellent public relation skills.  She is very articulate, tech savvy, and she has the ability to comprehend the question and provide you with the answer the first time.  I appreciate that she provides you with detailed information in order for one to make the best decision. Also, she gives one the time to process information.  She does not try to push you into something that you are not feeling comfortable with.  Mandy will return your phone call or text within a reasonable time frame.   Well, I am sure you already know all of this, but I am taking the the time to text, because when a customer has a bad experience everyone knows about it, but when someone does an outstanding job one may not take the time to say so.  I think a worker as such is certainly an asset to your company. Thank you,  Twyla 

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Sent: Wednesday, October 20, 2021 12:52 PM
To: Shelly Levine <slevine@wdains.com>
Subject: Mandy

Shelly,

I wanted to leave a positive review for Mandy.

She provided exceptional service for me today.

She was very polite, extremely knowledgeable, and very patient.

She took lots of time answering my questions and was so polite in repeating answers I didn't understand.

Because of her help I felt very confident in understanding the questions I had about my policy.

Thank you very much for having such a wonderful employee.

Chuck G. (policy holder)

From: Tamera M.
Sent: Monday, March 1, 2021 10:36 AM
To: Shelly Levine <slevine@wdains.com>
Cc: Pete Botto <pbotto@wdains.com>
Subject: Pete Botto

Dear Ms. Levine,

I'd like to compliment one of your employees, Mr. Pete Botto, for the excellent service he provided me this morning. Mr. Botto helped me with my rental insurance.

The professional manner in which he handled my query must be commended.

I have always been pleased with the service I receive at your branch. 

However, Mr. Botto's professionalism and ability to get to the bottom of the situation quickly exceeded my expectations.

Thank you,

Tamera D.

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